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Cheap flights Ankara — Istanbul

Ankara (ESB, TR) Istanbul (IST, TR)
from $26 349 km ~55m 66 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Sunday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $26 on 10.01.2027
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Cheapest flights found
10 Jan 2027, Sun
Ajet VF 3003
13:15
ESB Esenboga International Airport
14:30
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 15m Direct
Kupi.com
$26
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08 Jan 2027, Fri
Pegasus Airlines PC 2685
05:45
ESB Esenboga International Airport
06:55
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
Turna.com
$27
View this ticket
20 Dec 2026, Sun
Pegasus Airlines PC 2681
23:40
ESB Esenboga International Airport
00:50
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
Turna.com
$27
View this ticket
22 Dec 2026, Tue
Pegasus Airlines PC 2661
08:40
ESB Esenboga International Airport
09:50
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
Turna.com
$27
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07 Dec 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 2665
10:30
ESB Esenboga International Airport
11:40
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
Turna.com
$27
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28 Dec 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 2667
11:00
ESB Esenboga International Airport
12:10
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
1h 10m Direct
Turna.com
$27
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Route characteristics
Distance
349 km
Flight time
55m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $26 (10.01.2027)
Average price
$29
Maximum price
$34
Departures per week
6
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
ESB Esenboga International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (3)
VF Ajet PC Pegasus Airlines TK Turkish Airlines
Agencies (7)
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Prices by day of week
Monday
$27
avg $27
Tuesday
$27
avg $27
Friday
$27
avg $27
Sunday
$26
avg $27
Cheapest
Price trend by month
December 2026
from $27
avg $27
4 flights
January 2027
from $26
avg $27
2 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Ajet
Ajet
Low-cost 36 flights · 36 days
$26
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Low-cost 29 flights · 29 days
$27
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$30
Where to buy tickets 7
Kupi.com
14 tickets · 14 days
from $26
Turna.com
9 tickets · 9 days
from $27
Clickavia
28 tickets · 28 days
from $28
Tickets.kz
2 tickets · 2 days
from $28
City.Travel
11 tickets · 11 days
from $29
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $29
Mego.travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $32
Airports

From — Ankara (1)

  • ESB Esenboga International Airport

To — Istanbul (1)

  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Ankara — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 55m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Ankara to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 349 km.
How much do flights from Ankara to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $26 on 10.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $29. Range: $26 — $34.
What is the time difference between Ankara and Istanbul?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Ankara operate flights?
From Ankara: ESB (Esenboga International Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $26. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Ankara — Istanbul

Flights Ankara — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 349 km. Flight time 55m. Time difference +0h.

From Ankara (ESB) flights depart from 1 airport: ESB. To Istanbul (IST) — 1 arrival airport: SAW.

3 airlines operate on this route: Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $26 (10.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $29, ranging from $26 to $34. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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